the United States Football Hall of Fame released a list of 245 people who are candidates to join this select club, who have excelled in football American and where he highlighted the names of two former players centreamericans, The Guatemalan Carlos Ruiz and the Honduran Víctor Bernárdez.
“The fish” is listed by second consecutive year, In 2020 did not have a chance to be among the winners, on the other hand, “The Muma” was selected by first time, after his outstanding step in the San José Earthquakes a few years ago and where he became one of the club’s historians.
Elected candidates for the 2021 National Football Hall of Fame announced.
Committees begin deliberations this week to select a 2021 class from the 245 candidates listed in the player, veteran and builder polls.@Pepsi | @WinStarWorld | @NEC | @Heineken
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January 13, 2021
Carlos Ruiz
the chapín came to MLS in 2002 when he signed for galaxy, In that year he was the most valuable player and was crowned champion. Ruiz played a total of 183 matches in regular season i 19 playoffs, Scored a total of 105 goals. In addition to the Angels, he was part of: Toronto, Philadelphia Union, DC United and FC Dallas.
Víctor Bernárdez
the former defender Honduran arrived at 2012 at the San José Earthquakes, Club where he became a legend in the six seasons he was. It was part of the Eleven Ideal from MLS in 2012 and was named Defender of the Year this season. In total he disputed 162 matches of the regular season and three of the playoffs.
The two Central Americans compete with stars the size of: David Beckham and Thierry Henry, The U.S. Football Hall of Fame ceremony is scheduled to take place next May 22 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas.